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I started the Ryan Murphy series "911" tonight. Sunday night, if this doesn't go live until tomorrow. I love Ryan Murphy. I will always love him for the first season of American Horror Story. That's also where I was introduced to Connie Britton who, along with Jessica Lange, is one my biggest and most incurable … Continue reading 911 and a Near Disaster

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I'm functional. I do fine, most of the time. I even excel at some things. Things like writing, and being a mom (even though I approach it will a big dose of irreverence and dark humor). I excel at the things I'm passionate about. But I'm almost always a little anxious and distracted. It's part … Continue reading Manta Rays and Mental Health

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Seriously, this is gonna be a quick one. Because I'm home now. Reunited with my Tivo. Bates Motel had a series finale. There was at least one Mom. And I still need to figure what in the AF 13 Reasons Why is all about. So. Yeah. Where were we? Flew home today. Aunt Dot and … Continue reading Over the Rainbow and Into the Wind

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Here is this week's column. I gave Jon the two stills I took from the GoPro video of the manta dive and told him to pick one to run with it. He chose this one: I also remembered just in time to reserve a room for the Keystones in Lancaster on the 20th. Thank goodness. The … Continue reading Columns and a Murder-Suicide

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Last day in Kona. Tomorrow, I will get my nails done, drink at Humpy's, and fly home. It's gonna be okay (she kept telling herself). This morning started with coffee. First, a cup: And then a trip to Mountain Thunder coffee farm. I'd already done the tour, but wanted to get a wallet and some … Continue reading Coffee and Beer

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Okay. I wanted really badly to share photos of what happened yesterday but they were submitted with my column and I couldn't post them until Saturday. It's technically Saturday in Pa. I'm fine. So I went on the Manta Night Dive with Jack's Diving Locker here in Kona last night. We met at the harbor … Continue reading Fishing Boats and Manta Rays

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Today is the first day I put on makeup since last Friday. It's been fun not to have to worry about it, but my worst fears have been confirmed. I am now a makeup girl. I never used to wear it. Ever. Woke up a bit late this morning. It was almost seven. I like … Continue reading Geckos and Fish Trees